Underplayed Gems

Kaze and the Wild Masks (2021)

Kaze and the Wild Masks cover
Developer
PixelHive
Publisher
SOEDESCO
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 2,028 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A nostalgic, vibrant, and tightly challenging platformer that feels like a lost 90s classic brought to life with crisp pixel art and smooth animal-powered abilities.

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What players say

Players confirm this is a deliberate Donkey Kong Country clone, calling it "DKC 4 in spirit" and praising its tight controls and pixel art. Some find the auto-scrolling sections unfair, but most say the challenge is fair. It takes about 5 hours to 100%.

Screenshots

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